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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
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KIRO meteorologist gives perspective on OKC tornado
KIRO meteorologist gives perspective on OKC tornado
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Local FEMA agents heading for Oklahoma
Sure enough, Marybeth got the call from FEMA. "Get ready, be prepared," the message said. Marybeth is an agent for FEMA, with experience helping victims in disasters from Hurricane Sandy, to the recent tornadoes in Alabama and Mississippi.
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Susan Cox Powell's last handwritten will released
As police announced they're giving up on the search for Susan Cox Powell, they have also released private documents related to Susan Cox Powell's disappearance.
Search for Susan Cox Powell over as investigators focus on Josh Powell’s brother
The case and the search for Susan Cox Powell is closed, at least for now. “We have no further active leads to develop at this point," said West Valley City, Utah, city manager Wayne Pyle as the police department there declared their investigation over, unless any new leads or evidence is found.
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Washington residents help their families in Oklahoma stay informed
It is the least efficient method of "storm watching" around: for Dana Batch in Marlowe, Oklahoma to get the severe storm forecasting she needs, her brother in Renton, Washington has to logon to the live streaming CBS affiliate in Oklahoma City on his computer, then call Dana in Oklahoma to tell her what they're saying.
Local FEMA agents heading for Oklahoma
Sure enough, Marybeth got the call from FEMA. "Get ready, be prepared," the message said. Marybeth is an agent for FEMA, with experience helping victims in disasters from Hurricane Sandy, to the recent tornadoes in Alabama and Mississippi.
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Microsoft expected to reveal next-generation Xbox
Will Xbox mark the spot once again for Microsoft? The company is set to reveal the next generation of its Xbox entertainment console during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash.
Utah police close missing mom case after 3 years
Josh Powell reportedly had an affair just months before his wife disappeared and his brother may have been "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, Utah police revealed as they announced they couldn't solve the sensational case.
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Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days — 384 times, up and around — bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
SeattleInsider: Angry Notes Caught On Camera
Ever been stolen from, cheated or wronged? Click to see a collection of passive aggressive notes where written payback has been caught on camera.
SeattleInsider: Vinyl Faces Bring Favorite Records To Life
Vi-nyl face: the act of taking an old vinyl record and bringing it to life. *Must have sense of humor*
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Teen star Zendaya finishes 1st on 'Dancing' finals
Four finalists are vying for the "Dancing With the Stars" title, and just one point separates the top two contestants.
Criteria Recording Studios founder Emerman dies
Mack Emerman, the founder of Criteria Recording Studios where acts including Eric Clapton, James Brown and the Bee Gees made some of their most famous records, has died after a long illness, according to his daughter.
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Quick-thinking Bothell mother snaps photo during interrupted burglary
A quick-thinking Bothell mom took a cell phone photo that may help catch the man she caught breaking into her house.
Playground set in Everett park destroyed by fire
A playground set in Everett was destroyed by a fire overnight. The incident happened at Garfield Park in the 2300 block of Walnut Street.
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Deputies say woman sped away during DUI stop, caused injury crash
A 35-year-old woman is being charged with vehicular assault after Thurston County deputies say she fled during a DUI stop and caused a serious-injury crash moments later.
Former Lakewood officer pleads guilty to identity theft, forgery
A former Lakewood police officer already convicted on federal charges for stealing donations from a fallen officers’ fund has admitted to identity theft and forgery in a Pierce County superior court.